ChinaTalk The Future of U.S.-China Relations: Is ‘Collective Pressure' the Answer?
Jun 14, 2019
Hal Brands, a Professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS, and Zach Cooper, a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, dive into the complexities of U.S.-China relations. They discuss the evolution from optimism to tension in diplomatic ties and the role of collective pressure as a potential strategy. The pair highlight the importance of U.S. alliances and the challenges of maintaining unity among allies. They also explore how generational shifts and narratives impact perspectives, shaping future policy directions in an increasingly fraught geopolitical landscape.
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Career Sequencing for Government and Academia
- Consider government experience before academia for easier re-entry.
- Remember rewarding non-teaching jobs exist, avoiding "tenure-track or bust" thinking.
Shifting US Ambitions towards China
- The US-China relationship was guided by increasing ambition over decades.
- Early US engagement with China involved using China to balance the Soviet Union.
US Response to Tiananmen Square
- The US didn't change its approach to China after Tiananmen due to Cold War concerns and economic interests.
- The belief that China would democratize influenced US policy.
